Portugal

This afternoon, the Portuguese Parliament has adopted a law establishing the right to self-determination of trans persons aged 18+ in the legal recognition of their gender identity. 

Update on the veto issued on 9 May by Portguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

ILGA-Europe, TGEU and OII Europe the president to sign the historic law as adopted by the Portuguese parliament on 13 April. 

The Portuguese parliament has adopted a ground-breaking law which protects  the right to self-determination and bodily integrity of trans and intersex people.

A large majority of parliamentarians voted to extend adoption rights to same-sex couples.

ILGA-Europe was organising the meeting, which was the 3^rd annually consecutive.